Marineland PA11486 Canister Filter Bio-Balls for C-Series Filters, 90-Count

Marineland PA11486 Canister Filter Bio-Balls for C-Series Filters, 90-Count

Q: Can I add these directly into my fish tank or do I require a sump tank?

Ideally you want them in the filter where there is a constant water flow/current. If you have a canister filter you can put them in the tray, if you have a hang on the back filter you can put them in there to (next to/behind.infront of the normal filter) Id try to put them after the main filter though, that way the water gets filtered before it goes through the bio balls. They will definitely help, the more bio filter the better.

Q: Should these be replaced after a certain amount of time?

They do not have to be replaced, but if they get too dirty rinse them out in a bucket of aquarium water. For example when you do a water change, use your old water to rinse them out so they don't have all that gunk in them, but DO NOT rinse them in sink water or any other water that has any soap or bleach or any chemicals at all. Another thing would be to not rinse all of them from your aquarium at the same time. Rinse half one week and the other half two weeks later. That keeps your tank from losing too much of the good bacteria that keeps your tank cycled.

Q: Could this be draped over a sponge filter to colonize bacteria and then draped over a new sponge filter to jumpstart the cycle?

They have no beneficial bacteria until they are cycled, once cycled you can use them to seed/jumpstart another biological filter, you can put some in a canister filter with new bio-balls, or put some in a new wet dry filter. If I remember this brand floats very well and I used them in a compartment in a canister filter. Not sure how to use them for a sponge filter? I keep a spare sponge filter running in my wet dry sump to use in emergencies. You can also squeeze out a cycled sponge filter with a new one so the biological material can colonize the new sponge. There some good bacteria starting cultures that will speed up the cycling process, I like the Fritz brand.

Q: Says do not rinse with tap water. My tap water is from my well no chemicals, straight from the ground. Is this ok?\

No, do not rinse at all. You have to let the biologicals build up. Well water has more chemicals than tap water except for fluoride.

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Brand
MarineLand
Item Weight
0.4 Pounds
Item Form
गरनयल
Manufacturer
MarineLand
UPC
047431903197

🌊Optimized for Marineland C-Series filters

🦠Supports beneficial Bio-Spira® bacteria growth

🧩90 multi-faceted bio-balls

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Description

🧬 Elevate your aquarium’s ecosystem with bio-filtration brilliance!

TRUSTED LEGACY - From the world leader in aquatic innovation with 40+ years of fishkeeping expertise.
BOOST AQUARIUM HEALTH - Promotes natural elimination of toxic ammonia and nitrites, ensuring crystal-clear, healthy water.
SEAMLESS COMPATIBILITY - Specifically designed to fit all Marineland C-Series Canister Filters for effortless integration.
ECO FRIENDLY MAINTENANCE - Rinse gently with aquarium water—no soaps or harsh chemicals—preserving your aquatic ecosystem’s balance.
MAXIMIZE BIOLOGICAL FILTRATION - 90 precision-engineered bio-balls create expansive surface area for thriving beneficial bacteria colonies.

Marineland PA11486 Bio-Filter Balls (90-count) are expertly crafted to enhance biological filtration in all Marineland C-Series Canister Filters. Their multi-faceted design maximizes surface area for beneficial Bio-Spira® bacteria growth, crucial for breaking down harmful ammonia and nitrites. Easy to maintain with gentle rinsing, these bio-balls support a clean, healthy aquatic environment trusted by professionals for over 40 years.

Specifications

Brand	MarineLand
Item Weight	0.4 Pounds
Item Form	गरनयल
Manufacturer	MarineLand
UPC	047431903197
Global Trade Identification Number	00047431903197
Item model number	PA11486
Product Dimensions	16.51 x 4.5 x 16.51 cm; 181.44 g
ASIN	B000NRXB5G

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Can I add these directly into my fish tank or do I require a sump tank?

Should these be replaced after a certain amount of time?

Could this be draped over a sponge filter to colonize bacteria and then draped over a new sponge filter to jumpstart the cycle?

Says do not rinse with tap water. My tap water is from my well no chemicals, straight from the ground. Is this ok?\

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